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2025 FOMA Runway x SXSW Sydney Official Opening
4.30PM - 8.ooPM | MONDAY 13 October|TUMBALONG PARK, DARLING HARBOUR
DRESS CODE: CULTURAL OR FESTIVE VIBE
Fashion. Culture. Identity. Where stories are worn.
With a legacy of showcasing 80+ designers from 36 countries, Fabrics of Modern Australia (FOMA) is a platform championing cultural identity, sustainability, and global collaboration. From vibrant runway showcases to digital-first initiatives, FOMA creates spaces where diversity is celebrated — on stage and online.
2025 marked a milestone moment: FOMA opens SXSW Sydney as the official runway showcase.
Launching at SXSW, the FOMA Collective is a curated digital marketplace connecting bold, ethical designers with global audiences.
Supported by
The Royal Bhutanese Embassy is committed to promoting and strengthening trade, investment, cultural and people to people linkages between Australia and Bhutan. The Embassy in partnership with the Honorary Consulate of Bhutan in Sydney and with the support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, are delighted to present Bhutan at the 7th FOMA through the work of two renowned Bhutanese fashion luminaries who embody the country’s ethos and values. Chandrika Tamang, founder, and designer of the popular home grown Bhutanese label CDK Gyencha, creates functional and meaningful clothing and home textiles with vast social and cultural impact, and Karma “Lhari” Wangchuk, the multitalented illustrator, stylist, designer and blogger of the popular blog Bhutan Street Fashion. The talented duo will curate an artistic exhibit and runway showcase at 7th FOMA that celebrates Bhutan’s rich textile heritage and artisanal craftsmanship positioning the country to be a pioneer within the sustainable fashion movement.
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Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Australia
BHUTAN
Fashion and Home Cluster from El Salvador, known as “SMODA”, is a remarkable endeavour aimed at promoting entrepreneurs and micro and small companies in the world of fashion within the Salvadoran fashion industry to created "SMODA - We are Fashion El Salvador." SMODA is a cluster of Salvadoran companies that work in the economic sector of fashion and collaborate strategically for the development of design products. MI TIERRA collection honours a time-sensitive process, natural materials that tell a story, its focus is on the journey of design in El Salvador. Thus, in this collection imagination and reality merge in a fashion dream,.
Embassy of El Salvador in Australia
EL SALVADOR
The Consulate General of India Sydney is once again collaborating with FOMA to celebrate the rich and vibrant tapestry of Indian textile.
Over centuries, traditional textile crafts have long been woven into the fabric of everyday life in India. From the colourful hues of embroidery to patchwork, India’s textiles are a testament to the skilled craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation.
Through FOMA and in partnership with various artisans, we aim to share our rich tradition, along with the technology, skills, talent, and training that forms an integral part of India’s great textile culture.
Consulate General of India Sydney
INDIA
2025 foma DESIGNERS & COLLABORATION
Join us as we unveil the cultural diversity and creative brilliance of 10 Australian and international designers in a runway showcase that brings the FOMA Collective to life. From the elegance of traditional attire to the edge of contemporary fashion, each design tells a story of heritage, innovation, and cross-cultural connection. This celebration on the runway is just the beginning — with the FOMA Collective taking these creations beyond the spotlight and into a global marketplace, ensuring their influence continues long after the final walk.
BULUUY MIRRII
BULUUY MIRRII
Colleen Tighe-Johnson
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment. Through the FOMA connection, the Blurry Mirri brand made its debut at Australian Fashion Week in 2025
DEBORIGINAL
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
DEBORIGINAL is a sustainable fashion and art brand by Debra Beale, a First Nations artist, designer, and maker with over 35 years of experience. Proudly of Woiwurrung, Boonwurrung, Palawa, Yorta Yorta, Wiradjuri, Wonnarua, and Gamilaroi heritage, Debra blends Traditional Cultural Knowledge with contemporary practice to create powerful works rooted in Truth Telling.
Her designs honour Ngayi Parri—Mother Earth—and are deeply connected to her spiritual ties to Gadigal and Dharug Land. Through fashion and art, DEBORIGINAL shares stories of healing, resilience, and the lived experiences of First Nations Australians.
DEBORIGINAL
Debra Beale
DEBORIGINAL
JAVAD
JAVAD is a Sydney-based fashion label known for transforming original artworks into luxurious, wearable pieces. Created by Australian-Persian, award-winning visual artist Javad Ziaolhagh, the label reflects his lifelong practice of painting, photography, and storytelling through design. His collections draw inspiration from the transformation of colour, the vibration of light, and a strong sense of place.
Each piece carries emotion, movement, and memory — offering not just beauty but depth. Javad’s creations celebrate individuality through elegance and artistic integrity. He embraces slow and sustainable fashion wherever possible, grounding his work in care and artistic vision. JAVAD represents the harmony of heritage and modernity, where art and fashion merge in timeless expression.
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
KIS SIMBA
Justine Ndayi founded Kis-Simba with the vision of passing culture and tradition down to newer generations.
Like many African children, culture and traditions can easily fade if not properly nurtured and celebrated.
Over the past few years, Kis-Simba has proudly showcased its designs and collections at community African Christmas Parties, keeping the spirit of culture alive through fashion and creativity.
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
LIM HANBOK
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
Jasmine Jeong
As a third-generation hanbok designer from Korea and Sydney, Jasmine blends tradition with modern aesthetics.
At the 2024 FOMA x SXSW events, she presented two hanbok outfits, symbolizing the beauty of Korean culture.
Working in Australia, a country that celebrates cultural diversity, allows her to share her heritage through unique designs. From local weddings to major events, she is passionate about introducing hanbok to new audiences and honoring her Korean roots as a designer.
MEERA
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
Poornima Sharma
Founded in 2018, Meera is more than a fashion label. It is a movement of empowerment and self-expression. With the belief that you decide who you want to be, Meera embraces diversity and celebrates the fearless spirit of the modern Indian woman and man. Each piece is unapologetically bold, crafted to challenge conventional ideals of beauty and to embody raw authenticity. Guided by the vision of founder Poornima Sharma, Meera creates designs that speak with passion, strength, and individuality. It is not just fashion, it is a way of life.
MY PALOMA
MY PALOMA
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
Founded by Eliana Gamboa, My Paloma blends women-led Latin American craftsmanship with the clean lines of Australian design. We work with skilled women makers, heritage textile communities, and family-owned ateliers, ensuring that every piece is not only a garment, but a thread in a larger social and cultural legacy. Each piece honours heritage, reduces waste, and invites you to wear an authentic story.
SONY C TENZIN
SONY C TENZIN
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
Sangay Choden is a Bhutanese designer and textile innovator with nearly two decades of experience in fashion and fabric craftsmanship. She began her journey running a boutique for 10 years, inspired by her mother’s loom and a childhood love for yarns, colours, and textiles. In 2018, she founded the Fashion Institute of Technology Bhutan to bridge skills gaps and empower unemployed youth through hands-on training in garment design and construction. Today, her work focuses on designing contemporary textiles while collaborating with highlanders, women, and artisans to preserve Bhutan’s heritage and promote sustainable, ethical fashion.
Supported by Royal Bhutanese Embassy in Australia
WENDY SCULLY MILLINERY
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
Wendy Scully
With an eye for elegance and an appreciation for craftsmanship, Wendy Scully has achieved her place in the international world of bespoke millinery. At FOMA 2025, Wendy Scully Millinery will collaborate with a fellow designer, showcasing the versatility and artistry of her work.
Drawing inspiration from her own rich experience in textile design, she transforms simple materials into wearable works of art. Each handcrafted piece, whether whimsical or classic, tells a story of innovation and artistry, appealing to those who seek to make a statement with their headwear. Collaborations with Australian Fashion designers is a challenge she embraces with passion.
L'Oréal
L'Oréal
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
SMODA
Astrid Moreno
Supported by The Embassy of El Salvador
The label Buluuy Mirrii celebrates a range of Aboriginal talents. Commissioned Gomeroi artworks are transformed into fabric patterns by a Gomeroi graphic designer, printed on luxury fabrics and sewn into one-off garments. Her label, Buluuy Mirrii promotes and revives important aspects of Gomeroi culture in each runway show, allowing the international fashion audience to learn some of Gomeroi cultural richness through specially recorded Gomeroi soundtracks and voice overs which tell the stories behind each garment.
FOMA is proud to announce its collaboration with L’Oréal for the 2025 runway showcase at SXSW Sydney. As the official beauty partner, L’Oréal will provide professional makeup artists and premium products to bring each designer’s creative vision to life on the runway.
This partnership highlights L’Oréal’s commitment to celebrating diversity, empowering self-expression, and supporting multicultural creativity, values that align with FOMA’s mission.
L'Oréal x FOMA
collaboration
